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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 116.50 Cr
More than 67.25 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.30%
10,488New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseloadstands at 1,22,714
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last 58 days
With the administration of 67,25,970vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded116.50 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,20,41,157sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,82,198
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2nd Dose
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94,00,674
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,75,974
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2nd Dose
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1,63,06,666
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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44,20,03,682
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2nd Dose
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19,01,32,509
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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18,05,79,345
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2nd Dose
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11,07,04,731
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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11,31,14,229
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2nd Dose
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7,40,55,202
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Total
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1,16,50,55,210
The recovery of12,329patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,39,22,037.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.30%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 147 consecutive days now.
10,488new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload presentlystands at1,22,714.Active cases presently constitute 0.36% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
10,74,099tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over63.16 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 0.94% remains less than 2% for the last 58 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be0.98%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below2% for last 48 days and below 3% for 83 consecutive days now.
Special Service and Features
Meghdoot Award to Chennai City Region
India post distributes Meghdoot Awards at National Level to the top performing employees every year under eight categories to recognize their performance and to keep them motivated. Meghdoot Award comprises of a gold plated silver medallion, Citation Certificate and a cheque for Rs.21,000/-. Usually the Meghdoot Awards are distributed to the winners in a function organized at New Delhi. This year, due to the restrictions imposed due to COVID 19 pandemic, the function for distribution of ‘Meghdoot Awards 2020’ was held through Video Conferencing at 1200 Hours on 15.12.2020. Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Hon’ble Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Law & Justice chaired the function held through Video Conference.
It is an honour and pride for Tamilnadu Circle as well as Chennai City Region that Shri. M.D.Srinivasan, who is working as Regional Marketing Coordinator in the office of the Postmaster General, Chennai City Region has won Meghdoot Award 2020 under Category III pertaining to Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant. Shri. M.D.Srinivasan started his career with India Post as an outsider in 1984 and progressed as Postman and subsequently as Postal Assistant in 2004, by his hard work and perseverance. He has been serving in the field of marketing since 2007.
All through his career , he has been an outstanding employee , with an impressive track records With his extraordinary marketing skills and prodigious efforts, Shri.M.D.Srinivasan was instrumental in improving the performance of Chennai City Region by procuring 120 new Speed Post BNPL  accounts during 2019-20 . His excellent rapport and extraordinary after sales service with the various Departments of Tamilnadu State Government has yielded a revenue of Rs.60 lakhs from Greater Chennai Corporation under Business Post and Rs.7.35 lakhs collectively from District Election Officer, Chennai, Commissioner of Social Welfare and Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board under Media Post during 2019-20. His creative & innovative combined with excellent salesmanship has yielded a revenue of Rs.24 lakhs under Corporate My Stamp during 2019-20.
Shri.M.D.Srinivasan received the Meghdoot Award 2020 today, from Shri.Selvakumar, Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Postal Circle during the held through Video Conference chaired by the Hon'ble MoC, in the presence of Smt.Sumathi Ravichandran, Postmaster General Chennai City Region, Smt.J.Charukesi, Postmaster General  , Tamilnadu Circle and all the officers of Tamilnadu Circle Office and Chennai City Regional Office.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Postmaster General, Chennai City Region.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 320
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage achieves nearly 125Crore
More than 71 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achievednearly 125 Crore  today. More than 71 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10383981
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2nd Dose
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9507474
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18379326
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2nd Dose
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16518062
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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460920066
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2nd Dose
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229552873
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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185286789
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2nd Dose
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122077662
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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116029739
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2nd Dose
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79953680
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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790999901
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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457609751
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Total
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1248609652
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 1st December, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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114
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2nd Dose
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8927
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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215
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2nd Dose
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16029
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1329746
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2nd Dose
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3752230
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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310387
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2nd Dose
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1019311
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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191257
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2nd Dose
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526833
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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1831719
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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5323330
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Total
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7155049
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Comparative Study on Healthcare Spending
The World Health Organization , Global Health Expenditure Database  provides data on spending by various Governments on health including India and countries of BRICS, ASEAN, SAARC etc.
Government is constantly increasing investment in health. As per National Health Accounts  Estimates, Government Health Expenditure as a percentage of GDP has increased from 1.13% in 2014-15 to 1.18% in 2015-16. The National Health Policy, 2017 envisages raising public health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025 in a time bound manner. It also envisages increasing State sector health spending to more than 8% of their budget by 2020.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Anurag Singh Thakur to be in Hisar tomorrow
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur to preside over convocation ceremony in Hisar
Om Sterling Global University ,Hisar is going to organize the first convocation on 4th December 2022. Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, will attend the convocation ceremony as the chief guest. Lok Sabha MP from Hisar, Shri Brijendra Singh and Urban Local Bodies Minister, Dr. Kamal Gupta and other dignitaries will also attend the convocation ceremony. In these years, the university has given a new direction to the country by educating thousands of youth and enabling them for employment.
During the convocation ceremony, 815 students will be awarded degree, diploma; 184 students of 15 undergraduate courses and 426 students of 59 post graduate courses will be awarded degrees respectively. Apart from this, 178 students of 14 diploma courses will be awarded diplomas. Gold medals will be given to 3 students of different departments and merit certificates will also be given to 8 students for their excellent performance in studies.
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur will specially interact with the youth on this occasion on many issues related to education, career, sports etc. Apart from attending the convocation ceremony, he will also inaugurate a Community Radio Station 90.0 'Bhavyavani', established at the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Om sterling Global University. The station will also broadcast the Hon’ble Union Minister’s address at the function.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Plastic Recycling And Waste Management
The Ministry of MSME under International Cooperation Scheme organized International Mega-Summit on Plastic Recycling and Waste Management at New Delhi during 4-5 March, 2022. The 2-day Mega-Summit brought together distinguished National and International Speakers from the industry and academia to deliberate upon challenges and opportunities in the plastics recycling sector and there was rich discussions on how it can achieve circularity & sustainability for plastics in India, whilst adding to the GDP of the country and creating new jobs as well as upgrading recycling technologies, equipment and creative financing for this emerging segment. The event witnessed the presence of over 300 delegates from various segments of plastic industry and MSMEs. The event was also attended virtually by many national as well as international experts.
As part of the Iconic Week Celebrations under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of MSME is conducting 'Sambhav'- National Level Awareness Program  from 28.02.2022 to 31.03.2022 in various colleges across the country through its more than 100 field offices. Ministry is also organising more than 250 'Nukkad Natak' in 46 Aspirational Districts covering nine states under a Special Drive called 'Svavlamban'. These special initiatives have been launched by the Ministry to promote entrepreneurship culture amongst youth population and spreading awareness on its various schemes and initiatives.
Ministry of MSME regularly organizes awareness programmes all across the country for different sectors including plastics. Government also aids industry associations and stakeholders for development of plastic industry resulting in creation of employment opportunities.
During the summit, new business opportunities in the plastic waste management domain were presented, helping the audience understand the role of start-ups in Plastic Waste Management. The summit showcased the new innovations and technologies which will help to overcome the challenges related to plastic waste collection segregation and recycling. The summit will also help in motivating grass-root entrepreneurs to take up plastic recycling as a new business venture. The new innovations and ideas shared through different presentations during the summit shall encourage the industry to implement these ideas to explore new business opportunities.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Railways
World Class Facilities at Stations
For development of Railway stations, Ministry of Railways has formulated various developmental schemes viz. Model, Modern and Adarsh Station Schemes for upgradation / modernization / augmentation of stations on Indian Railways including stations in various small and big cities.
Presently, Railway stations are upgraded/modernized under Adarsh Station Scheme based on identified need of providing better enhanced passenger amenities at stations. 1253 railway stations over Indian Railways have been identified for development under Adarsh Station Scheme. Out of these, 1213 railway stations have been developed and the remaining 40 stations are targeted for development in Financial Year 2022-23.
Recently, a new scheme of major upgradation of railway station has been initiated. The facilities envisaged in this scheme includes rebuilding/ improvement/ augmentation of station building, congestion free non-conflicting entry/exit to the station premises, segregation of arrival/departure of passengers, adequate concourse without overcrowding, integration of both sides of the city wherever feasible, user friendly signages, well illuminated circulating area and sufficient provision for drop off, pick up & parking etc., and all facilities of Divyangjans among other facilities as per requirement and feasibility. So far 41 stations have been identified for major upgradation under this scheme.
Also, New Delhi railway station and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus are identified for development under Hybrid Built Operate Transfer model of Public Private Partnership .
Two railway stations viz. Rani Kamlapati and Gandhinagar have been developed and commissioned on 15.11.2021 and 16.07.2021 respectively. One more station, i.e., Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru is ready for commissioning.
The details of allocation and expenditure for development and maintenance of stations are maintained zonal Railway-wise and not State-wise. These amenities are generally funded under Plan Head – 53 ‘Passenger Amenities’. The details of funds allocated and expenditure incurred under this Plan Head-53, over Indian Railways during the last two years i.e. 2020-21, 2021-22 and current year 2022-23 are as under: -

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Financial Year
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Allocation
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Expenditure
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2020-21
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2615.30
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2582.92
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2021-2022

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2344.55
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1566.32
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2022-23
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2700
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This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
CM of Mizoram calls on DoNER Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Shri Zoramthanga called on Union Minister of State  for Development of North Eastern Region , Dr Jitendra Singh here yesterday and discussed development projects and IAS cadre issues related to the State.
In a meeting, Shri Zoramthanga took up with Dr Jitendra Singh, the issue of 10% financial assistance through non-exempt Ministries and urged for some mechanism for dispensing the unspent balance.
Dr Jitendra Singh informed Sh Zoramthanga that he had already taken up the issue with Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, who has assured that she will look into this and find a way out. He informed the Chief Minister that he has also put before the Finance Minister some feasible options to address this issue.
Chief Minister also took up with the DoNER Minister, the request to have a separate IAS /Civil Services cadre for the State of Mizoram, which is presently a part of the AGMUT cadre. In response, Dr Jitendra Singh said, he has asked DoPT to undertake an exercise to study the implications and feasibility of this request and added that meanwhile, two more Union Territories namely Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are also likely to become a part of the AGMUT cadre.
Dr Jitendra Singh also expressed satisfaction over the recently established “Citrus Fruit Park” in Lingoi, which is perhaps the first of its kind in the Indian subcontinent and has been set up with Israeli collaboration. He also referred to the visit to the State by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, during which he launched important Power Projects and also handed over the first lot of documents of the “Venture Fund” started by the DoNER Ministry for Start-Ups.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, the highest priority given by the Modi government to peripheral and small States of Northeast like Mizoram is evident from the fact that soon after the second term of the Modi government began, one of the first tours undertaken by Home Minister Shri Amit Shah was to Aizawal, where he launched the North East Handicraft Fair representing all the eight States of the region.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Extension of Date For Mandatory Testing to 1st Oct 2024
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways  vide GSR 272 dated 05.04.2022 notified that Fitness shall be done mandatorily, only through an Automated Testing Station registered in accordance with the rule 175 for recognition, regulation and control of automated testing station as under –
 For Heavy Goods Vehicles/Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicles with effect from 01st April 2023 onwards; and
 for Medium Goods Vehicles / Medium Passenger Motor Vehicles and Light Motor vehicles  with effect from 01st June 2024 onwards”
Now, in view of the present status of readiness of the Automated testing Stations  across the country, MoRTH has decided to extend the date for mandatory testing through ATS in respect of Heavy Goods Vehicles/Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicles, Medium Goods Vehicles / Medium Passenger Motor Vehicles and Light Motor vehicles  to 1st October, 2024. In this regard, GSR  dated 29.03.2023 has been published in the gazette of India.
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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘New GS 2025’, Auction for Sale  of ‘6.19% GS 2034’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.16% GS 2050’
Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘New Government Stock, 2025’ for a notified amount of ` 12,000 crore  through yield based auction,  ‘6.19 percent Government Stock, 2034’ for a notified amount of ` 11,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.16 per cent Government Stock, 2050’ for a notified amount of ` 7,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ` 2,000 crore each against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on June 12, 2020  using multiple price method. Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on June 12, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on June 12, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on June 15, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
BIS Mumbai seizes Packaged Drinking Water Bottles misusing ISI Mark at Thane
Report Misuse of ISI Mark to BIS
Bureau of Indian Standards seized 4900 Pet Bottles from a company in Bhiwandi, Thane which was misusing BIS Standard Mark. BIS, Mumbai conducted an Enforcement Search and Seizure operation on 17.06.2022 at Bhiwandi, Thane, to check the misuse of BIS Standard Mark on “Packaged Drinking Water” as per IS 14543:2016.
During the raid at the premises of M/s. Balaji Enterprises, H.No- 611, Vehele, Post-Pimplas, Mankoli Road, Tal. Bhiwandi, Thane-421311 Mumbai - 400705 was found violating the Section 17 of BIS Act, 2016 by using the BIS Standard Mark without a valid licence from BIS.
Approx. 4900 Nos. of 500ml Pet Bottle were seized during enforcement activity which were found packed & labeled with BIS Standard mark not pertaining to the firm. Action is being initiated to file a case in the court of law for the offence.
BIS officials, Scientist - C& Deputy Director T Arjun and Scientist-B & Assistant Director Vivek Reddy had conducted the search and seizure operation.
Report Misuse of ISI Mark on Any Produt:
The misuse of BIS Standard Mark is punishable with imprisonment up to two years or a fine of minimum Rs. 2,00,000 or both as per BIS Act 2016. It has been observed many times that fake ISI marked products are manufactured and sold to consumers for huge profit. Therefore, all are requested to ascertain the genuineness of ISI Mark on the product before making purchase, by visiting BIS website http://www.bis.gov.in. Citizens are requested that in case they come across any instance of misuse of ISI Mark on any product, the same may be informed to the Head, MUBO-II, Western Regional Office, BIS, 2nd Floor, NTH , Plot No F-10, MIDC, Andheri , Mumbai – 400093. Such complaints can also be made by E-mail at the address hmubo2@bis.gov.in. The source of such information will be kept confidential.
Prime Minister's Office
Joint inauguration and launch of projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth will jointly inaugurate the India-assisted Social Housing Units project in Mauritius virtually on 20 January, 2022 at around 4:30 PM. The two dignitaries will also launch the Civil Service College and 8MW Solar PV Farm projects in Mauritius that are being undertaken under India’s development support.
An Agreement on extending a US$ 190 mn Line of Credit  from India to Mauritius for the Metro Express Project and other infrastructure projects; and MoU on the implementation of Small Development Projects will also be exchanged.